Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis, Woodlawn, to Elizabeth Bordley Gibson, Philadelphia

Containers:
Box 3, Folder 1822.02.10
Creator:
Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852
Scope and content:

Nelly writes that she has received the shoes and they fit very well. She goes to Washington next week. Requests veining velvet brushes and gold bordering. Assures Elizabeth that Maj. Vandeventer has been Parke's lover, but has been rejected and is now courting another lady. Nelly had given her "entire consent to gain Parke if he could." He will always remain her "adopted son." Parke is in tip top spirits. Attending many city parties. They will return home in 2-3 weeks.

Language:
English .

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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